Funding for research and innovation is a key prerequisite for the creation and growth of competitive technologies, products and services. We help start-ups, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, and research organisations navigate the complex system of public and blended finance and combine the available financial instruments effectively across the different stages of development. Our goal is to connect our clients’ technological and business potential with suitable funding schemes at both national and European level.
Our services include in particular:
- Mapping grant and support opportunities
We identify relevant grants, vouchers and financial instruments according to the type of organisation, technological field and stage of project development. We monitor both national and European calls and help clients select those with the greatest chance of success.
- Developing a grant funding strategy
We help create a longer-term strategy for financing research and innovation that takes into account technology development, market needs and investment readiness. We support a gradual transition from public funding to private sources.
- Combining public and private sources of funding
We advise on how to combine grants, vouchers and public schemes effectively with private capital, loans or investment. We help clients prepare for funding that supports not only research, but also commercialisation and scaling.
- Hybrid financial instruments for innovative SMEs
We have experience with instruments that combine grants and loans, grants and investment, or other forms of risk-sharing. We help clients understand their logic, benefits and obligations, and choose the most suitable form of funding according to their needs.
- European and national funding schemes
We support clients in engaging with European programmes and national schemes focused on research, innovation and technological development. We help align project plans with the objectives of funding calls and the expectations of evaluators.
- Vouchers and innovation vouchers
We provide guidance on making use of innovation vouchers and voucher schemes that support collaboration between businesses and research organisations. We help structure this cooperation so that it delivers genuine technological and market value.
- Project management and reporting
We provide support throughout the implementation of publicly funded projects – from project management and milestone tracking to financial and narrative reporting. We help clients meet their obligations towards funding providers and minimise administrative risks.
- Linking research, innovation and the market
We help clients turn research results into applicable innovations and prepare them for further funding, commercialisation or investor entry.
